By Victoria Compton, Executive Director, San Juan County Economic Development Council

Island business owners will have an opportunity to attend no-cost business classes at the 2011 Washington Small Business Fair in Renton, Wash. Over thirty classes will be offered –from government contracting, to improving cash flow, to social media marketing, to business financing options.

Exhibitors, including government agencies and non-profit organizations, will also participate, presenting information on a wide variety of services for small businesses. The classes will be held all day on Saturday, September 24.

The fair will be held at the Renton Technical College campus in Renton, Wash. at 3000 NE 4th Street, Renton, WA 98056.  Persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations should call 206-220-5300 or TDD 206-220-6030 to make arrangements.

For more information, please call the San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC) at 360-378-2906, or visit the Small Business Fair website at www.bizfair.org.